Best Hydrocephalus doctors in Istanbul: TOP 7 doctors

Dr. Sinan Comu brings advanced American treatment approaches, learned during his US training, to his work at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Has over 20 years of experience as a neurologist
• Specializes in pediatric neurology for infants, children, and adolescents
• Trained at the University of Pittsburgh and Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
• Treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including hydrocephalus
• Member of the Child Neurology Society and Turkish Neurological Society

Specializes in child development and behavioral disorders – Dr. Sengul focuses on pediatric mental health at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in monitoring child development (0-6 years)
• Handles cases like ADHD, speech delay, and learning difficulties
• Treats psychosomatic complaints including headaches and abdominal pain
• Addresses sleep problems and school-related issues

Dr. Yil completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine, a leading center for neurosurgery research and innovation.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience since training at Marmara University
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine
• Won the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize in 2017
• Trained under Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ at Marmara University

Dr. Murat Cakar is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery. His focus includes neonatal thoracic and abdominal diseases, esophageal atresia replacement, diaphragmatic hernia, pediatric cancer surgery (Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma), and testicular surgical conditions.

He earned his MD from Cumhuriyet University (1998–2005). He completed pediatric surgery training (2006–2011). He worked as a pediatric surgeon (2011–2013). He has served as Head of Pediatric Surgery at Karabük University, İstinye University/Liv Hospital (since 2020), and Aydın University (since 2021).

His roles include Founding Manager of Karabük University Hospital, Head of Laboratory Operations, and Chair of Child Advocacy Centers. He has also served on Medicines and Medical Supplies Commissions. He is a member of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons and the Pediatric Urology Association.

11 years specializing in neurosurgery at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital – Dr. Kapici brings extensive expertise to hydrocephalus treatment.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized training in microsurgery from GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex neurosurgical cases, including hydrocephalus, with extensive experience in pediatric and trauma neurosurgery.

• 30+ years of neurosurgery practice
• Expertise in spinal and cranial procedures
• Award-winning research in spinal cord injuries
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
• Previously Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Boran specializes in neurosurgery with extensive experience in treating hydrocephalus and related conditions.

• Performed numerous endoscopic third ventriculostomy procedures
• Published research on hydrocephalus treatment outcomes
• Trained at Marmara University and USC Department of Neurosurgery
• Associate Professor in Neurosurgery since 2021